Description: This function generates a surface in an area defined by 4 selected lines.
The created surface is included in the CURRENT PART. The CURRENT PART should be verified before proceeding with this function.
Usage:
1. DSI prompts:
> SELECT LINES
• LINE SEGMENT allows the user to combine a broken line while selecting lines for the 4 LINE SURFACE function as in the COMBINE LINE function in the LINE section. The user must select this option before selecting the desired lines for 4 LINE MESH.
• The user may check the line(s) prior to executing this function by using SHOW LINE in the LINE section.
2. Once the desired element N1, N2, N3, N4 is entered, DSI prompts:
> ACCEPT SURFACE (YES/NO/ABORT)
• YES will accept mesh and prompt for more lines.
• NO will not accept mesh and prompt for more lines.
• ABORT rejects the surface and exits the command.
Note: Select lines in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
Note: The direction of the surface normal dictates the direction of the plate element normals.